I live in Raleigh, NC and this is by far my favorite gluten free restaurant. They have gluten free pasta, pizza, bread, and desserts. The gluten free menu has a lot of options and everything I've eaten is delicious. The staff is knowledgeable on gluten free and they even have different color plates to signify that you are a gluten free diner. This restaurant is small so make reservations in advance- they fill up fast!

Bella Monica Italian Restaurant is a true gluten-free gem. A charming restaurant located in the heart of Raleigh, NC, Bella Monica offers diners delightful options for both gluten-free and non-gluten-free customers. The gluten-free menu is extensive and Chef Corbett Monica takes cross-contamination extremely seriously. The entire staff is well versed in preparation techniques, so you can rest assured you'll get a safe meal---they're so strict in fact, that they dont even let gluten-free diners use the same parmesan cheese shakers as other diners! Now that's awesome!
In addition to traditional anti-pasta and salad dishes, the Bella Monica gluten-free menu includes a wide variety of classic Italian dishes such as eggplant, portobello or chicken parmesan, stuffed shells, gourmet pizzas, chicken or pork picatta and a magical polenta dish that you must try. Be sure to save room for dessert so you can try the chocolate amore or the mascarpone pannacotta. Check out the full gluten-free menu at http://bellamonica.com/pdf/BellaMonicaGlutenFree.pdf